Do dogs truly understand human language? Science suggests they recognise certain words through repetition while relying heavily on tone of voice, body language, and emotional cues. This article ...

Dogs have a special chemistry with humans that goes back many tens of thousands of years. Researchers investigated this special evolutionary relationship from a number of different angles. Their ...

They are known as man’s best friend, offering their owners companionship, love, and an excuse to get some outdoor exercise.

Can dogs learn and understand words the way humans do? A new study found dogs like Max may have learned the names of objects (like a squirrel) from overhearing their owners talking. The study is the ...

Spelling F-O-O-D or O-U-T might only get you so far around your dog if he or she is considered a Gifted Word Learner (GWL). Researchers have just figured out that even when you're not talking to them ...